The Brazilian's strike, which came from an offside position, bailed out Areola, whose heavy touch and botched clearance from a back-pass gifted Nicolas de Preville an equaliser four minutes from time.

It meant the 23-year-old did little to press his claims for retaining the number one spot, with Kevin Trapp set to recover from a thigh injury to face Barcelona in the Champions League next week, but France midfielder Matuidi was sympathetic towards his plight.

"We all make mistakes," he told reporters. "He is a young player. He has all of our trust and is a great goalkeeper.